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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.89, 26,495.06 and 10,736.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.89, 26,495.06 and 10,736.25 is: 16,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.89 : 26,495.06 = 10,736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.89/26,495.06 = 10,736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.89x = 26,495.06 × 10,736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.89x = 284,457,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,457,534.24/17,656.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.29

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